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Well, last week I missed a 467.5lbs squat after doing 390lbs x 5 reps.

Craig Hirota suggested to do the 1RM first, followed by the sets of 5. It worked! The 392.5lbs x 5 felt light (until I added more reps). Videos below:

Squat

Warm Up

  • 45lbs: 10
  • 137.5lbs: 5
  • 227.5lbs: 3
  • 317.5lbs: 2
  • 367.5lbs: 1
  • 407.5lbs: 1

Main Sets

  • 467.5lbs: 1
  • 392.5lbs: 5

Overhead Press

Warm Up

  • 45lbs: 10
  • 72.5lbs: 5
  • 97.5lbs: 5
  • 137.5lbs: 3
  • 187.5lbs: 2

Main Sets

  • 227.5lbs: x,1,x
    • Missed 1st rep. Felt like it was going up, but then bent backwards too much and lost balance. Found out after the set that I didn't put collars on the right side of the bar and the two 45lbs plates were sliding off.
    • Hit the 2nd attempt, then tried a push press immediately after the rep. Failed at the push press.
    • Failed last set.
  • 212.5lbs: 3
    • 3RM I think

Deadlift (Double Overhand Hook Grip)

Warmup

  • 137.5lbs: 5
  • 227.5lbs: 3
  • 317.5lbs: 2
  • 407.5lbs: 1
    • Tested out some new straps

Main Sets

  • 460lbs: 1,1,1
  • 427.5lbs: 5
    • Straps

Romanian Deadlifts

  • 227.5lbs: 5,5,5

Barbell Curl

  • 70lbs: 10,10,10
    • Pumping my guns, feeling the burn